Design and Technology
At Oakfield we follow the KAPOW scheme of work. This scheme of work is exciting, engaging and ensures progression throughout each topic. Each topic is designed to allow the children to problem solve, take risks and enjoy their design and technology lessons. Each lesson links to the National Curriculum objectives and builds in key vocabulary!
" Design and Technology helps you to teach Maths and English and indeed other compulsory subjects on the curriculum in a fun manner and put these subjects into context making them easier to digest and more understandable (D&T association)."
There are six areas of Design and Technology within the National Curriculum:
- Structures
- Mechanisms
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Textiles
- Electrical Systems (KS2 only)
- Digital world (Upper KS2 only
EYFS curriculum areas:
- Expressive Art and Design
- Physical Development
- Understanding the World
Here are the topics the children will explore:
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
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Mechanisms: |
Mechanisms: Mechanisms: |
Mechanisms: Pneumatic Systems |
Mechanisms: Slingshot Cars |
Mechanisms: Pop-up Books |
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| Structures: Constructing a windmill |
Structures: Baby Bear’s chair |
Structures: Castles |
Structures: Pavilions |
Structures: Playgrounds |
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| Cooking and Nutrition: Smoothie Making | Cooking and Nutrition: A Balanced Diet |
Cooking and Nutrition: Eating Seasonally |
Cooking and Nutrition: Adapting Recipes |
Cooking and Nutrition: What Could Be Healthier? |
Cooking and Nutrition: Come Dine With |
| Textiles: Making Puppets |
Textiles: Pouches |
Textiles: Cross stitch and applique |
Textiles: |
Textiles: Stuffed Toys |
Textiles: Waistcoats |
| Electrical Systems: Torches |
Electrical Systems: Doodlers |
Digital World: Navigating the world |
